East Idaho Insider – April 28th Edition

Your Guide to Events Around Idaho Falls

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Dakota Sperry
April 28, 2026

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Spring is heating up in East Idaho and so is the events calendar. From family friendly shows and community festivals to concerts and local markets, there is something happening almost every week. Whether you are planning ahead or just looking for something to do this weekend, here is your full lineup of upcoming events around Idaho Falls.

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Events

🎭 Be Like Blippi Tour
🗓️ Thu, Apr 30, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Mountain America Center
🔗 https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1E006376AF9674B3

🎻 Heartstrings and Honky Tonks Presented by Bilyk Financial
🗓️ Fri, May 1, 2026 ⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Bonneville County
🔗 https://allevents.in/idaho-falls/bilyk-financial-presents-cfcws-heartstrings-and-honky-tonks-bonnyville/200029394493404

🇲🇽 East Idaho Cinco de Mayo Celebration
🗓️ Sat, May 2, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 Idaho Falls
🔗 https://allevents.in/idaho-falls/east-idaho-cinco-de-mayo-celebration/200029620184126

🎊 Cinco de Mayo Festival 2026
🗓️ Sat, May 2, 2026 ⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 Idaho Falls
🔗 https://allevents.in/idaho-falls/cinco-de-mayo-festival-2026/200029705503412

🎤 Homecoming David Robert King Live in Idaho
🗓️ Fri, May 8, 2026 ⏰ 7:30 PM–9:00 PM
📍 Idaho Falls
🔗 https://ifdec.com/events/homecoming-david-robert-king-live-in-idaho/

🎶 Faygo Gang Live at The Gem
🗓️ Fri, May 8, 2026 ⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 The Gem, Idaho Falls
🔗 https://thegemvenue.com/event/faygo-gang-in-idaho-falls-at-the-gem/

🚤 Free Idaho Boater Safety Class
🗓️ Sat, May 9, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍 Idaho Falls
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-free-idaho-boater-safety-class-may-9th-tickets-1987158493547?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse

☂️ Mary Poppins Practically Perfect Day
🗓️ Sat, May 9, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Idaho Falls
🔗 https://www.postregister.com/local-events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/3578163-mary-poppins-practically-perfect-day

🦎 SRDS Wild Reptile Adventure Education and Interaction
🗓️ Fri, May 15, 2026 ⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Idaho Falls
🔗 https://allevents.in/idaho-falls/idaho-falls-id-~-srds-wild-reptile-adventure-~-education-and-interaction/200029879289533

🎧 DRK Matter DRKDREAMZ Album Release Event
🗓️ Fri, May 15, 2026 ⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 The Gem, Idaho Falls
🔗 https://thegemvenue.com/event/drk-matter-may-hem-drkdreamz-album-release-event/

🛍️ Market at the Falls
🗓️ Sat, May 16, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Idaho Falls
🔗 https://www.postregister.com/local-events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/3571633-market-at-the-falls

🤘 May Hem Metal Fest
🗓️ Sat, May 16, 2026 ⏰ Evening
📍 The Gem, Idaho Falls
🔗 https://thegemvenue.com/event/may-hem-metal-fest/

🎸 Built From Broken Album Release Show
🗓️ Sat, May 16, 2026 ⏰ Time TBA
📍 The Gem, Idaho Falls
🔗 https://thegemvenue.com/event/built-from-broken-album-release-show/

🧵 Quilt Comm Community Workshop
🗓️ Sat, May 16, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Idaho Falls
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/quilt-comm-community-workshop-tickets-1956798510019?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse

⚾ Idaho Falls Chukars vs Idaho Falls Bandits
🗓️ Mon, May 18, 2026 ⏰ Time TBA
📍 Idaho Falls
🔗 https://www.postregister.com/local-events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/3588217-idaho-falls-chukars-vs-idaho-falls-bandits-5-18

🦁 Sippin Safari Concert Series
🗓️ Fri, Jun 12, 2026 ⏰ 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
📍 Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sippin-safari-concert-series-tickets-1983403099061?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse

🎶 Brit Floyd
🗓️ Sun, Jun 7, 2026 ⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Mountain America Center

🎤 AJR Live
🗓️ Fri, Jun 26, 2026 ⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Mountain America Center
🔗 https://mountainamericacenter.com/ajr/

🎤 Sam Barber
🗓️ Sat, Jul 11, 2026 ⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Mountain America Center

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🎟️ Thats A Wrap

There is no shortage of things to do as we head into summer. Grab some friends, get out of the house, and support these local events. As always, we will keep you updated with the best things happening around East Idaho right here with East Idaho Insider 👀

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